Obituaries

Tamara G. Selden, 87 of Palmer Twp., PA died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Moravian Village, Bethlehem, PA. Born March 20, 1931 in Bronx, NY she was a daughter of the late Fay (Buxbaum) and Herschel Kleinfeld. She and her husband Howard S. Selden, D.D.S. have been married 67 years. She was a graduate of Moravian College and earned her master’s degree in counseling from Lehigh University. Tamara offered seminars on women’s issues at various Lehigh Valley locations including Cedar Crest College and Northampton Community College. She was a member of the Temple Covenant of Peace, Easton and very active member of AAUW (American Assoc. of University Women), Easton Chapter.

She is survived by her husband Howard; her children: David Selden (wife Julie Wallick) of Reston, VA, Nathan Selden (wife Leigh) of Bethlehem, Rachel Scotti (husband Michael) of Madison, NJ; sisters: Marian Schneck of Minneapolis, MN, Blossom Carlton of New York, Naomi Lerner of Dayton, OH; 4 grandchildren: Robert Selden (wife Becky), Elizabeth Karabas (husband Nikos), Ben Scotti, Jack Scotti; and 3 great-grandchildren: Tyler, Callen and Piper. She was predeceased by a brother: Irving Kleinfeld and grandson: Sam Selden.

Services are 10 AM Sunday (Feb. 17) in the Temple Covenant of Peace, 1451 Northampton St., Easton; the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Interment is in Easton Cemetery. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Elsie Marie Wendt, 90 of Easton, PA left for her heavenly home while in hospice care at Abington Manor, Easton on Saturday, Feb. 9,  2019. Born in Jersey City, NJ on Nov. 18, 1928, she grew up in the midst of the Great Depression and married Bill Wendt in 1950. They lived with her parents, Jeppe and Marie Wolthers for a short time before moving to their first home in Scotch Plains, NJ and then moved to Bridgewater, NJ in 1965 with their growing family. Elsie and Bill parted ways in 1981 and he died in 2011. In 1998 Elsie moved to Easton and then to Abington Manor in 2017. She worked as a bookkeeper for Standard Oil Company of New York and then took a break to raise her family. She returned to work at Bell Labs in 1975, first in the cleaning department, then in the service dining room and ended her career as a control board operator in 1993.

Elsie was a Lutheran all of her life. She attended a Norwegian ELCA church in Jersey City with her family while growing up. She became a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Forks Township upon moving to Easton and sang in the church choirs in both Jersey City and Easton. Elsie was an avid board game player. She liked Scrabble, Yahtzee, Trouble and other simple board games. She also liked to do crossword puzzles and word jumbles and play card games like Rummy. She also embroidered with the printed patterns and was an explorer who took many trips to Europe and the Caribbean. She loved taking rides in cars with her children – something that she did up to a few weeks prior to her passing. Surviving Elsie are six children: Neil, Marie, Kirsten, Erik, Lars and Arne; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Services are 2 PM Sunday (Feb. 17) in Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040 with visitation from 1 to 2 PM in the church. Interment will be private in Bethel Hill Cemetery, Sweet Valley, PA. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Kent D. Jones, 63, of Easton, died Monday, February 4, 2019.  Born November 20, 1955 in Easton, he was a son of the late James G. and Anita (Rapp) Jones.

He graduated from Northampton Area High School. He returned to school mid-life and graduated cum laude from Allentown Business School earning an Associate Business Degree in Data Processing in 1988. In his youth, he enjoyed reading, chess, and tennis. In later life, he valued solitude, nature, and the company of cats. Throughout a life of severe mental illness and prolonged homelessness, he still retained a pure heart, a gentle spirit, and an innate sense of dignity.

The family extends deep gratitude to those who saw beyond his circumstances and treated him with respect. “Red”, as he was known, was sustained by the kindness of the community, most especially the caring staff and ministries at Safe Harbor.

Surviving are his two sisters, Kathy Corbett and Keely Yetter, and his brother, Keith Jones.

Services for Red will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Safe Harbor Easton, 536 Bushkill St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Carol C. Imboden, 80 of Easton, PA died Monday, January 28, 2019 at Old Orchard ManorCare. Born November 22, 1938 in Easton she was a daughter of the late Alma (Brown) and Forrest Shipe. A graduate of Easton High School, she had been employed by A.M. Best in Clinton, NJ for many years before retiring.

She is survived by 4 children: Debra Baker of Wind Gap, PA, Tom Imboden of Easton, Carol Martinez in VA, Lisa Ramunni Cool in WA; 7 grandchildren: Monica, Greg and Jeff (wife Rachel) Round, Steven Imboden, Jessica, Erick and Morgan Ramunni; several  great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Services are 2 PM Monday (Feb. 4) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation 1 to 2 PM. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o the funeral home. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Gerald “Jerry” “Hessie” Grossman, 92 died at his home Monday, January 28, 2019 at Saucon Valley Manor surrounded by his children. Known for his affable nature, he touched many with his stories and his good humor. He served proudly on the U.S.S. Woodworth in the Pacific Theatre during World War II and maintained a love and devotion to his ship and its crew as well as all things related to the Navy. He enjoyed history, especially the stories of Easton and was always curious to learn new details about the community he loved. He served as a member of the Easton Police Department and often recounted many memories of those important years in his life. He appreciated nature and had a fondness for all its creatures, especially his pets and the many  animals who often “visited” his yard. He was a strong advocate for the work of St. Jude Hospital and its care for children who suffered from cancer.

He was the father of Gerald, Patti Deutsch (James), Lisa Patti (Jen) and Anthony (Tracey); husband of Susan Binder Grossman; he enjoyed telling people about his five grandchildren, Amy, Sarah, Mark, Emily and Nicholas, nine great-grandchildren; two step-sons and the many people he held close to his heart. He was the foster son of the late Artemis and Myra Hess.

Visiting hours will be held 12 to 1 PM Friday (Feb. 1) at the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A graveside service with military honors will follow at Northampton Memorial Shrine, Green Pond Road, Easton.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.